At a Glance

Join us for an exclusive, Road Scholar-only week of creativity at Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program in Williamsburg, MA! Discover the boundless potential of glass as you create projects ranging from plates to bowls to jewelry. Learn the fundamentals of glass work, from fusing and slumping to surface decoration, with applications for both sculptural and functional forms. With emphasis on the creative process, beginners will be instructed through the process step by step, and those with experience will learn new techniques and tricks. We’ll cap off the week with a student art show and wine-and-cheese reception!

Small Group

Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 10 to 24 participants.

Best of all, you'll ...

In the heart of the picturesque Berkshire foothills, learn hands-on techniques from a professional artist.

Savor the culinary delights of the Snow Farm kitchen as you enjoy meals prepared with organic and natural foods, topped off with delicious homemade breads and desserts.

Studio explorations at the beginning and end of the week offer an exciting look at the progress of student artists who are participating in other workshops.

General Notes

Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available.

Dinner: 6:15 PM - Dinner in dining hall. Our kitchen is a real focal point of Snow Farm. We have great natural foods and serve a variety of delicious menus — vegetarian dishes, chicken, and fish. We think you’ll love our home-baked breads and desserts (nothing from a mix!) Our salad bar features a bounty of fresh veggies, and tea, coffee, and water is available throughout the day.

Evening: After dinner, join us for a Welcome/Orientation meeting int he dining hall followed by presentations from our resident artists and instructors.

Morning: 9:00-12:00 PM - Begin your formal instruction in the studio with our expert instructors, and get a handle on the materials, techniques and projects you’ll work on this week.

Lunch: 12:15 PM - Lunch in the dining hall

Afternoon: 1:30-4:30 PM - Formal instruction in the studio

Dinner: 6:15 PM - Dinner in the dining hall

Evening: 7:30 PM - Join us for an inspiring evening stroll around campus! We’ll stop at each studio for a brief presentation on what each workshop covers, and get a look at the student projects that are in progress. Open studio time is also available for those would who would like to continue to work on their projects.

DAY

3

Morning & Afternoon Instruction, Film Night and Open Studio

Williamsburg, MA.

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Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program

Breakfast: 8:00 AM - Breakfast in the dining hall

Morning: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Formal instruction in the studio

Lunch: 12:15 PM - Lunch in the dining hall

Afternoon: 1:30-4:30 PM - Formal instruction in the studio

Dinner: 6:15 PM - Dinner in the dining hall

Evening: 7:30 PM - Join us for video night in the dining hall, including all the popcorn you can eat! Open studio time is also available for those would who would like to continue to work on their projects.

DAY

4

Morning & Afternoon Instruction, Evening Open Studio Time

Williamsburg, MA.

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Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program

Breakfast: 8:00 AM - Breakfast in the dining hall

Morning: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Formal instruction in the studio

Lunch: 12:15 PM - Lunch in the dining hall

Afternoon: 1:30 - 4:30 PM - Formal instruction in the studio

Dinner: 6:15 PM - Dinner in the dining hall

Evening: This is a free evening to relax or to explore on your own. Open studio time is also available for those would who would like to continue to work on their projects.

DAY

5

Morning Instruction, Complete Projects, Art Show & Auction

Williamsburg, MA.

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Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program

Breakfast: 8:00 AM - Breakfast in the dining hall

Morning: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Formal instruction in the studio

Lunch: 12:15 PM - Lunch in the dining hall

Afternoon: 1:30 - 4:00 PM - Complete your projects and help in studio cleanup! Share your art during a gallery show of student work and enjoy a wine and cheese reception at 5:00 PM.

Dinner: 6:15 PM - Dinner in the dining hall

Evening: 7:30 PM - Take part in a live auction of art works that includes donations from instructors and participants, as well as class projects or collaborative pieces.

DAY

6

Program Concludes

Williamsburg, MA.

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Breakfast: 8:00 AM - Breakfast in the dining hall

Morning: 9:00 AM - Departure

Meals

15 Meals

6 Breakfasts

4 Lunches

5 Dinners

The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian

Lodging

Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.

You will be housed in one of a cluster of small living modules designed by a local architect. Accommodations at Snow Farm are rustic and pleasing but basic and spare. Each of our four living modules consists of a series of bedrooms opening onto a “corridor” which is essentially a roofed deck that is open to the outside at either end. Each module has its own centrally located bathroom unit which is shared with a number of other participants. The bathroom unit contains toilet stalls, sinks and hot showers and is accessed from the open corridor. One dormitory is mixed gender with two bathroom units, one for males and one for females. The bedrooms are arranged as doubles (or you may have registered for a single) with 2 comfortable twin-sized beds, a shelf unit and wall pegs for storing and hanging clothes—there is no dresser, closet, carpet, or chair. Each participant is provided with bed linens, towels, and blankets. Our facility is a blend of historic 200-year-old farm buildings and contemporary accommodations. Our professionally equipped studios are housed in both original and new buildings. Located in a beautiful pastoral setting Snow Farm is a special place; our setting is peaceful and inspirational with a variety of bird life, lakes nearby for swimming, hiking trails and historic New England all around us. Our own 1750 farmhouse is one of the oldest houses in the town of Williamsburg and historic Old Deerfield Village is only a short drive away. Snow Farm is a special place where students can come for inspiration and rejuvenation while learning a craft from master craftspeople.